Grasshopper Is Now Offering Water Heater Replacement Services
If replacing a water heater is your best (or only) option, our certified plumbing technicians can install a natural gas, propane, or electric model. We can also help find the best tank size to meet your household’s hot water needs. Our plumbers install tankless water heaters as well, for those who want to save space and conserve energy. At Grasshopper, we have solutions for every budget.
Signs You Need a New Water Heater
Your system may be working fine—most of the time—but here are a few signs it may be time to replace a water heater:
- Water Not Getting Hot: If your water is always cold, not getting hot enough, or hot water runs out more quickly, the cause can be a malfunctioning thermostat, or you may need to replace the water heater element. Or, water heater replacement may be the most cost-effective solution.
- Water Is Too Hot: Unless the thermostat is set too high, you may be dealing with a faulty thermostat or heating element. An overheated unit can also increase the water temperature.
- Rusty Water: Rusty or discolored water from the tap can mean the water heater tank has rusted. Replacing the sacrificial anode rod every few years can slow down oxidation, but rust will eventually take a toll, depending on the impurities in your water supply.
- Poor Water Quality: Aside from not looking right, water from a failing water heater may have a metallic smell and taste. Rust particles, sediment, and chemicals may be present.
- Pooling Water: A puddle around a water heater can mean the tank is leaking. Even a small hole or fracture can cause big problems. Any amount of water can do damage, while expansion and contraction will enlarge any fractures until the tank bursts.
- Unusual Noises: Popping, rumbling, banging, sizzling, or hissing sounds from the tank can mean sediment is building up on the bottom. Flushing the tank can help. If it doesn’t resolve the issue, you may have a cracked tank or failing heating element.
- Old Water Heater: If your water heater is 10 to 15 years old and failing, contact us to schedule a water heater replacement near Clifton Park.
Other Water Heater Services
If you have an older water heater with any of the symptoms described above, replacing it can be the most cost-effective option. It can save on repair costs and energy bills. However, water heater replacement isn’t the only option we offer.
Is the water heater replacement cost not something you’re ready for? If your water heater isn’t working as effectively or has broken down, we can determine how to repair it. Issues we can fix include faulty thermostats, pilot lights, heating elements, burners, anode rods, and pressure relief valves. Depending on the problem, replacing a hot water heater element or installing a new anode rod can get your appliance working properly.
However, if a repair quote is over 50% of the replacement cost, it’s best to install a new water heater.
Contact Grasshopper Today
Our team will replace a water heater near you if you live in Clifton Park, NY, or anywhere near the Capital District. Grasshopper is a trusted plumbing contractor specializing in water heater replacement as well as repairs and maintenance. Our membership plan includes annual inspections, calibrations, and tank flushes that can avoid emergency calls. For advice or a quote on the water heater or other plumbing services we offer, call (518) 545-3271 today.
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